Status:
valid
Authors:
Heatubun
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 288(2): 175 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316481
Common Names
- Areca jokowi
- Jokowi Areca Palm
- Jokowi Palm
Description
Areca jokowi (also called Jokowi Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Indonesia. It is a large, solitary palm with a single stem and a crown of large, pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests, often in areas with poor soil.
Uses & Benefits
Areca jokowi is used for making furniture, construction, and handicrafts. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Areca jokowi are small and yellow, with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Areca jokowi is a species of palm tree native to Indonesia. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into larger pots and grown in full sun. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not soggy.
Where to Find Areca jokowi
Areca jokowi is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, where it can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Areca jokowi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca jokowi?
Areca jokowi
What is the common name of Areca jokowi?
Jokowi Palm
Where is Areca jokowi native to?
Indonesia
Species in the Areca genus
Areca abdulrahmanii,
Areca ahmadii,
Areca andersonii,
Areca arundinacea,
Areca brachypoda,
Areca caliso,
Areca camarinensis,
Areca catechu,
Areca chaiana,
Areca concinna,
Areca congesta,
Areca costulata,
Areca dayung,
Areca furcata,
Areca hutchinsoniana,
Areca insignis,
Areca ipot,
Areca jugahpunya,
Areca kinabaluensis,
Areca klingkangensis,
Areca laosensis,
Areca ledermanniana,
Areca macrocalyx,
Areca minuta,
Areca montana,
Areca novohibernica,
Areca oxycarpa,
Areca parens,
Areca rheophytica,
Areca ridleyana,
Areca subacaulis,
Areca triandra,
Areca tunku,
Areca vestiaria,
Areca vidaliana,
Areca whitfordii,
Areca mandacanii,
Areca songthanhensis,
Areca dransfieldii,
Areca riparia,
Areca mogeana,
Areca bakeri,
Areca churchii,
Areca gurita,
Areca triginticollina,
Areca jokowi,
Areca unipa,
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita,
Acanthophoenix rubra,
Acanthophoenix rousselii,
Acoelorraphe wrightii,
Acrocomia aculeata,
Acrocomia crispa,
Acrocomia hassleri,
Acrocomia intumescens,
Acrocomia totai,
Acrocomia emensis,
Acrocomia glaucescens,
Acrocomia corumbaensi,
Actinorhytis calapparia,
Actinorhytis calapparia,
Adonidia merrillii,
Adonidia dransfieldii,
Aiphanes graminifolia,
Aiphanes bicornis,
Aiphanes buenaventurae,
Aiphanes multiplex,
Aiphanes acaulis,
Aiphanes chiribogensis,
Aiphanes concinna,
Aiphanes deltoidea,
Aiphanes duquei,
Aiphanes eggersii,
Aiphanes erinacea,
Aiphanes gelatinosa,
Aiphanes grandis,
Aiphanes hirsuta,
Aiphanes horrida,
Aiphanes killipii,
Aiphanes leiostachys,
Aiphanes lindeniana,
Aiphanes linearis,
Aiphanes macroloba,
Aiphanes minima,
Aiphanes parvifolia,
Aiphanes pilaris,
Aiphanes simplex,
Aiphanes spicata,
Aiphanes tricuspidata,
Aiphanes truncata,
Aiphanes ulei,
Aiphanes verrucosa,
Aiphanes weberbaueri,
Aiphanes argos,
Aiphanes tatama,
Aiphanes gloria,
Aiphanes decipiens,